Modern History of India MCQs
Practice Modern History of India MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering the advent of Europeans, British rule in India, Governor-Generals and Viceroys, socio-religious reform movements, Revolt of 1857, Indian National Congress, freedom struggle, constitutional developments, important sessions, revolutionary movements, Gandhian era, partition of India and independence. These questions are designed for SSC, Railway, Banking, UPSC, JKSSB, Police, Defence, Teaching and other competitive examinations.
Question #221
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The Ryotwari Settlement, a land revenue system, was primarily introduced by:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Ryotwari system was instituted in parts of British India, principally the Madras Presidency, by Sir Thomas Munro in 1820. Revenue was directly collected from the ryots (cultivators).
The Ryotwari system was instituted in parts of British India, principally the Madras Presidency, by Sir Thomas Munro in 1820. Revenue was directly collected from the ryots (cultivators).
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Question #222
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The decisive Battle of Buxar was fought in the year:
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 between the forces of the East India Company led by Hector Munro and the combined armies of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula, and Shah Alam II.
The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 between the forces of the East India Company led by Hector Munro and the combined armies of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula, and Shah Alam II.
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Question #223
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Who among the following founded the 'Ramakrishna Mission' in 1897?
Correct Answer: Option B
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Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission on May 1, 1897, in honor of his guru, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, focusing on humanitarian relief and spiritual education.
Swami Vivekananda founded the Ramakrishna Mission on May 1, 1897, in honor of his guru, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, focusing on humanitarian relief and spiritual education.
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Question #224
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The 'August Offer' of 1940, which proposed Dominion status for India, was made by which Viceroy?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The August Offer was proposed by Viceroy Lord Linlithgow on 8 August 1940, offering Dominion status as the objective for India in exchange for cooperation in World War II.
The August Offer was proposed by Viceroy Lord Linlithgow on 8 August 1940, offering Dominion status as the objective for India in exchange for cooperation in World War II.
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Question #225
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Which mass movement was launched immediately following the failure of the Cripps Mission?
Correct Answer: Option D
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The Quit India Movement was launched in August 1942 as a direct response to the failure of the Cripps Mission to offer any meaningful constitutional concessions.
The Quit India Movement was launched in August 1942 as a direct response to the failure of the Cripps Mission to offer any meaningful constitutional concessions.
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Question #226
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The influential nationalist newspaper 'Kesari', founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak, was published in which language?
Correct Answer: Option A
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Kesari was a prominent Marathi-language newspaper founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1881. His English-language counterpart was the 'Mahratta'.
Kesari was a prominent Marathi-language newspaper founded by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1881. His English-language counterpart was the 'Mahratta'.
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Question #227
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Who among the following assassinated Sir Curzon Wyllie in London in 1909?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Madan Lal Dhingra, an Indian revolutionary associated with India House in London, assassinated British official Sir Curzon Wyllie in 1909.
Madan Lal Dhingra, an Indian revolutionary associated with India House in London, assassinated British official Sir Curzon Wyllie in 1909.
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Question #228
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The Treaty of Yandabo (1826) formally concluded which of the following conflicts?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The Treaty of Yandabo, signed on 24 February 1826, marked the end of the First Anglo-Burmese War, leading to significant territorial cessions to the British.
The Treaty of Yandabo, signed on 24 February 1826, marked the end of the First Anglo-Burmese War, leading to significant territorial cessions to the British.
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Question #229
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Who was the Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857?
Correct Answer: Option C
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Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857 and later became the first Viceroy of India when power was transferred to the British Crown.
Lord Canning was the Governor-General of India during the Revolt of 1857 and later became the first Viceroy of India when power was transferred to the British Crown.
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Question #230
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Who was the first Portuguese Viceroy in India?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Francisco de Almeida was appointed as the first Portuguese Viceroy in India in 1505.
Francisco de Almeida was appointed as the first Portuguese Viceroy in India in 1505.
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Question #231
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Which British Governor-General introduced the Subsidiary Alliance?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Lord Wellesley introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system in 1798 to bring Indian states under British control.
Lord Wellesley introduced the Subsidiary Alliance system in 1798 to bring Indian states under British control.
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Question #232
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Who founded the Brahmo Samaj in 1828?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj to reform Hindu society and abolish Sati.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy founded the Brahmo Samaj to reform Hindu society and abolish Sati.
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Question #233
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Who was the first Indian woman President of the Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Sarojini Naidu presided over the Kanpur session of INC in 1925, becoming its first Indian woman President.
Sarojini Naidu presided over the Kanpur session of INC in 1925, becoming its first Indian woman President.
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Question #234
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The Ghadar Party was founded in 1913 in which city?
Correct Answer: Option B
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The Ghadar Party was formed by Indian immigrants in San Francisco, USA, led by Lala Hardayal.
The Ghadar Party was formed by Indian immigrants in San Francisco, USA, led by Lala Hardayal.
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Question #235
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Who authored the book 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India'?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Dadabhai Naoroji wrote this book to highlight the economic drain of India by British policies.
Dadabhai Naoroji wrote this book to highlight the economic drain of India by British policies.
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Question #236
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Which Act introduced dyarchy in the provinces?
Correct Answer: Option C
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The Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) introduced dyarchy at the provincial level.
The Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) introduced dyarchy at the provincial level.
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Question #237
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When did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The massacre occurred on Baisakhi day, April 13, 1919, in Amritsar under General Dyer.
The massacre occurred on Baisakhi day, April 13, 1919, in Amritsar under General Dyer.
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Question #238
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Who was the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi?
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Gandhi considered Gopal Krishna Gokhale as his political mentor upon returning to India.
Gandhi considered Gopal Krishna Gokhale as his political mentor upon returning to India.
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Question #239
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The partition of Bengal was annulled in which year?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The partition of Bengal, announced in 1905, was annulled in 1911 during the Delhi Durbar.
The partition of Bengal, announced in 1905, was annulled in 1911 during the Delhi Durbar.
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Question #240
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The Chauri Chaura incident led to the withdrawal of which movement?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922 due to violence at Chauri Chaura.
Gandhi called off the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1922 due to violence at Chauri Chaura.
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